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Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change
India and Sweden Host Industry Transition Dialogue in Stockholm
“The developing world needs not just an industrial ‘transition’, but an industrial renaissance – a flowering of industries that will create jobs and prosperity along with a clean environment”: Shri Bhupender Yadav
“Developed nations, with their historical experiences, must take lead in the global transition towards net-zero & low carbon industry”: Shri Bhupender Yadav
India and Sweden hosted the Industry Transition Dialogue today in Stockholm, as a part of their joint initiative i.e. Leadership for Industry Transition . The LeadIT initiative lays specific focus on hard to abate sectors that are key stakeholders in the global climate action and require specific interventions.
This high level of dialogue has contributed to the UN Conference ‘Stockholm+50’: a healthy planet for the prosperity of all –our responsibility, our opportunity’, takingplace on 2 and 3 June 2022 and set the agenda for COP27.
The event was opened by address from Union Minister of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, India, Shri Bhupender Yadav and Minister for Climate and the Environment, Sweden, Ms. Annika Strandhäll.
In the opening address the Union Minister congratulated the world for the upcoming 50th anniversary of United Nations Conference on the Human Environment that took place in 1972 and put environmental issues at the forefront of the international concerns. He emphasized that it is the time to celebrate 50 years of collaborative action, at the same time to introspect on what has been achieved and what more is yet to be done. “The developing world needs not just an industrial ‘transition’, but an industrial renaissance – a flowering of industries that will create jobs and prosperity along with a clean environment. The developed nations, with their historical experiences, must take lead in the global transition towards net-zero & low carbon industry.”, the minister stated.
Japan and South Africa, the latest members of the initiative were welcomed. This extends the total membership of LeadIT to 37 including countries and companies together. The minister also updated the audience about the progress made under the initiative that includes the sectoral road mapping, workshops and industrial field visits to facilitate knowledge sharing and combined efforts.
During the event, India chaired the roundtable dialogues on Priorities for implementation 2022-23. The need for speed and scale in climate action was echoed by all the speakers. The countries and companies shared their initiatives, success stories and plans for future. Some very specific and valuable insights were shared by the participants. It was felt that the domestic actions if implemented and communicated well can be valuable inspiration at the international level. The efforts and exchanges through such platforms have the potential to lead the world in right direction. The commitments and pledges now must translate into action in mitigation and adaptation that rides on climate finance and technology transfer.
Election Commission
Arrangements for the dissemination of result trends for General Election to the Legislative Assembly of Bihar & Bye-Elections of various States, 2020 - 10th November 2020
The result trends to Bihar Assembly and Bye-elections will be available w.e.f 8 AM, 10.11.2020 on the following places apart from all the counting centres.
- https://results.eci.gov.in/ The results are displayed on the website of the Election Commission of India and are updated every few minutes to display the current round wise results of each constituency
- The results are also available from the “Voter helpline” Mobile app available at Google Play Store and Apple App Store.
The website / mobile app will display information filled in the system by the Returning Officers from their respective Counting Centers. The ECI will be displaying the information as being filled in the system by the Returning Officers from their respective Counting Centers.
Prime Minister's Office
PM wishes Indian contingent for Special Olympics World Games
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has conveyed best wishes to the Indian contingent for the Special Olympics World Games commencing in Berlin.
The Prime Minister tweeted :
"As the Special Olympics World Games commence in Berlin, my best wishes to the Indian contingent. We are proud of every athlete representing us at the games. May they shine brightly through their spirit, determination and resilience."
Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions
Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh says, as part of Mission Recruitment, Rozgar Mela being held across the country, over 1.47 lakh new appointees were inducted in various posts across Central Ministries/Departments/PSUs/Autonomous bodies/Banks etc., so far
Says, Rozgar Melas being organized by Government of India are expected to act as a catalyst in further employment generation and provide meaningful opportunities to the Youth for their empowerment and participation in National Development directly
Union Minister of State, PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances, Pensions, Minister of State  Science & Technology, M/o Earth Sciences; MoS, Atomic Energy and Space, Dr Jitendra Singh said that There is an overall shortage of officers in the grade of Section Officers of Central Secretariat Service .
In a written reply to a question in Rajya Sabha today, Dr. Jitendra Singh said that as of July 2022, over 8000 Central Secretariat Service , Central Secretariat Stenographers Service  and Central Secretariat Clerical Service  officers have been promoted, and pendency since 2013 have been cleared paving way for promotions at a large scale. Only vacancies that are subjudice, are pending subject to final decision. He said that as part of Mission Recruitment, Rozgar Mela being held across the country, over 1.47 lakh new appointees were inducted in various posts across Central Ministries / Departments / PSUs / Autonomous bodies / Banks etc., so far.
In a written reply to another question on Rozgar mela, Dr. Jitendra Singh informed Rajya Sabha that the Rozgar Melas being organized by Government of India are expected to act as a catalyst in further employment generation and provide meaningful opportunities to the Youth for their empowerment and participation in National Development directly.
Dr. Singh said that during the last five years, Staff Selection Commission  and Union Public Service Commission  have recommended 1,74,894 and 24,256 candidates, respectively, in Group ‘A’, ‘B’ and ‘C’ services. He said that occurrence and filling up of vacancies is a continuous process, as per the requirement of various Ministries/ Departments/ Organizations of Central Government. Government has already issued instructions to all Ministries/ Departments for timely filling up of the unfilled posts.
The Union Minister stated that as per Annual Report of Department of Expenditure, the number of vacant posts under various Ministries/ Departments of the Central Government, as on 01.03.2021, in Group A, B and C are 23584, 118807 and 836936, respectively.
Ministry of Culture
Foundation Day of Sikkim Celebrated at Raj Bhavan Shillong
In celebration of the Foundation Day of Sikkim, a cultural evening was held today at Raj Bhavan Shillong wherein the Governor of Meghalaya, Shri Phagu Chauhan graced the occasion as the Chief Guest, along with the Cabinet Minister, Government of Meghalaya, Shri A L Hek.
The programme was organized by Indian Council for Cultural Relations  Shillong in collaboration with the Department of Arts and Culture, Government of Meghalaya.
The cultural evening showcased a splendid array of performances that included presentations by Smti Pooja Bareli and her troupe, a sarod vandan by renowned artist, Shri Tarun Kalita and a traditional Khasi dance, Shad Mastieh.
During his address at the event, Commissioner and Secretary to the Governor, Dr B D R Tiwari, enlightened the attendees about the remarkable achievements of Sikkim. He also shared insights into the fascinating history of Sikkim, tracing its journey from being a sovereign kingdom to becoming the 22nd state of the Indian Union on 16th May, 1975.
The Hon’ble Governor also planted five fruit tree saplings in the lawn of the Raj Bhavan to mark the occasion.
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Ministry of Finance
Sovereign Gold Bond Scheme 2020-21  – Issue Price
In terms of Government of India Notification No.4-B/2020 dated October 09, 2020, Sovereign Gold Bonds 2020-21  will be opened for the period December 28, 2020 - January 01, 2021 with Settlement date January 05, 2021. The issue price of the Bond during the subscription period shall be Rs 5,000  – per gram, as also published by RBI in their Press Release dated December 24, 2020.
Government of India in consultation with the Reserve Bank of India has decided to allow discount of Rs 50  per gram from the issue price to those investors who apply online and the payment is made through digital mode. For such investors the issue price of Gold Bond will be Rs 4,950  per gram of gold.
Ministry of Road Transport & Highways
Additional safety requirements recommended in the existing battery safety standards with effect from 1st October 2022
In the backdrop of number of cases of fire incidents observed in electric two wheelers in different parts of the country, Ministry of Road Transport and Highway had constituted an Expert Committee, Chaired by Shri Tata Narsingh Rao , and Shri M.K. Jain , Dr. Arti Bhatt , Dr. Subba Reddy , Prof. L Umanand , Dr. M. Srinivas , Prof. Devendra Jalihal  as members, to recommend additional safety requirements in the existing battery safety standards notified under CMV Rules.
Based on the recommendations of the expert committee report, the Ministry, on 29th August 2022, has issued amendment 2 to AIS 156- Specific requirements for motor vehicles of L category [motor vehicles with less than four wheels and is a quadricycle] with electric power train, and amendment 2 to AIS 038 Rev. 2 - Specific requirements for Electric Power Train of motor vehicles of M category [motor vehicle with at least four wheels used for carrying passengers] and N category [motor vehicle with at least four wheels used for carrying goods which may also carry persons in addition to the goods]. These amendments include additional safety requirements related to battery cells, BMS, on-board charger, design of battery pack, thermal propagation due to internal cell short circuit leading to fire etc.
The notification to mandate amended AIS 156 and AIS 038 Rev.2 standards for the respective categories of electric vehicles with effect from 1 st October 2022 is in progress.
Ministry also has issued draft notification GSR 659  dated 25th August 2022, to amend Sub-rule 4 of Rule 124 of Central Motor Vehicles Rule  1989, for mandating Conformity of Production  for traction batteries used in electric power train vehicles. The proposed regulation will be applicable with effect from 1st October, 2022. Comments and suggestions have been solicited from all stakeholders within a period of thirty days.
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Ministry of Finance
Change in Tariff Value of Crude Palm Oil, RBD Palm Oil, Others – Palm Oil, Crude Palmolein, RBD Palmolein, Others – Palmolein, Crude Soyabean Oil, Brass Scrap , Poppy Seeds, Areca Nuts, Gold and Silver Notified
In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section  of Section 14 of the Customs Act, 1962 , the Central Board of Indirect Taxes & Customs , being satisfied that it is necessary and expedient so to do, hereby makes the following amendments in the Notification of the Government of India in the Ministry of Finance , No. 36/2001-Customs , dated the 3rd August, 2001, published in the Gazette of India, Extraordinary, Part-II, Section-3, Sub-section , vide number S. O. 748 , dated the 3rd August, 2001, namely:-
In the said notification, for TABLE-1, TABLE-2 and TABLE-3, the following Tables shall be substituted, namely: -
TABLE-1
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Description of goods
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Tariff value

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1
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1511 10 00
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Crude Palm Oil
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508
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2
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1511 90 10
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RBD Palm Oil
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540
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3
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1511 90 90
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Others – Palm Oil
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524
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4
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1511 10 00
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Crude Palmolein
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546
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5
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1511 90 20
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RBD Palmolein
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549
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6
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1511 90 90
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Others – Palmolein
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548
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7
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1507 10 00
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Crude Soya bean Oil
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697
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8
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7404 00 22
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Brass Scrap 
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3471
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9
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1207 91 00
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Poppy seeds
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3350
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Description of goods
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71 or 98
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Gold, in any form, in respect of which the benefit of entries at serial number 356 and 358 of the Notification No. 50/2017-Customs dated 30.06.2017 is availed
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451 per 10 grams
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2
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71 or 98
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Silver, in any form, in respect of which the benefit of entries at serial number 357 and 359 of the Notification No. 50/2017-Customs dated 30.06.2017 is availed
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492 per kilogram
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1
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080280
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Areca nuts
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3920
Ministry of Railways
Productivity Linked Bonus  equivalent to 78 days’ wages for the financial year 2019-2020 for all eligible non-gazetted Railway employees
About 11.58 lakh non-gazetted Railway employees are likely to benefit from the decision
Payment of 78 days’ PLB to railway employees has been estimated to be Rs. 2081.68 crores
About 11.58 lakh non-gazetted Railway employees have been granted bonus equivalent to 78 days wages for FY 2019-20 .This Productivity linked bonus to railway employees has been estimated to be of Rs. 2081.68 crores.
The Union Cabinet in its meeting held on 21.10.2020 accepted the proposal of the Ministry of Railways for payment of Productivity Linked Bonus  equivalent to 78 days’ wages for the financial year 2019-2020 for all eligible non-gazetted Railway employees . The financial implication of payment of 78 days’ PLB to railway employees has been estimated to be Rs. 2081.68 crores. The wage calculation ceiling prescribed for payment of PLB to the eligible non-gazetted railway employees is Rs.7000/- p.m. The maximum amount payable per eligible railway employee is Rs.17,951 for 78 days. About 11.58 lakh non-gazetted Railway employees are likely to benefit from the decision.
The Productivity Linked Bonus on Railway covers all non-gazetted railway employees  who are spread over the entire country. Payment of PLB to eligible railway employees is made each year before the Dusshera/ Puja holidays. The decision of the Cabinet shall be implemented before the holidays for this year as well. For the year 2019-20 PLB equivalent to 78 days’ wages will be paid which is expected to motivate the employees for working towards improving the performance of the Railways.
Payment of PLB to eligible railway employees is made each year before the Dusshera/ Puja holidays. The decision of the Cabinet shall be implemented before the holidays for this year as well.
It may be noted that though this payment is being made for last year’s performance i.e. 2019-20 , even this year during COVID period, a lot of hard work has been put in by Railways employees in movement of shramik specials , for movement of essential commodities including Foodgrains, Fertilizers, Coal etc and completion of more than 200 vital maintenance projects during lock down period which would boost safety and all round efficiency in railway operations.
Even on the freight side there has been major improvement post COVID lock down period. Freight speeds have almost doubled now as compared to last year. Freight loading has also increased by 14% for period of October 2020 as compared to similar period last year.
The payment of the PLB for 2019-20 is expected to motivate the employees for working towards improving the performance of the Railways further. The acknowledgement of their work will enhance the sense of inclusiveness and belongingness in Railway families. It is expected to enhance the productivity levels further.
It is also expected to help in consumer spending and boosting demand during the festive times.
Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions
ACC approval
The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet has approved the appointment of Shri P.K. Sinha, IAS , , as Officer on Special Duty in the office of the Prime Minister from the date he takes over the appointment.
Ministry of Science & Technology
Hansa New Generation  aircraft, designed and developed by CSIR-NAL, successfully make its maiden flight
Hansa New Generation  aircraft, designed and developed by CSIR-National Aerospace Laboratories , Bangalore a constituent lab of CSIR,has successfully made its maiden flight on 3 September 2021. The aircraft took off from HAL airport at 2 09 PM and flew at an altitude of 4000 ft. and gained a speed of 80 knots before it made a successful landing after about 20 minutes. Capt. Amit Dahiya, test pilot, who has flown the maiden flight has expressed his happiness and told that all the flight parameters were found normal and it is a Text Book flight.
The unique features of Hansa-NG are glass cockpit with cabin comfort, high efficient digitally controlled engine, electrically operated flaps, Long endurance, low acquisition and Low operating cost.CSIR-NAL has already received 72 Letters of Intent from various Flying Clubs and the aircraft will be certified within the next 4 months before it gets inducted into service. The flight was monitored in telemetry by senior officers and scientists / engineers from Directorate General of Civil Aviation , Centre for Military Airworthiness & Certification  and CSIR-NAL.
Dr Shekhar C Mande, Secretary, DSIR and Director General, CSIR, while congratulating Team NAL said that this successful milestone flight is the culmination ofeffortsof the CSIR-NAL design team, flight test crew and DGCA with support from ASTE. He further mentioned that CSIR-NAL has already identified a private partner and series production will start soon. He applauded the efforts of Mr AbbaniRinku, Project Director, HANSA and Team NAL for the tireless efforts which has made this possible.
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Ministry of Road Transport & Highways
Multi Modal Logistics Parks  to be developed to improve first and last mile connectivity
The list of locations identified for development of Multi Modal Logistics Parks in the country is enclosed as Annexure –I.
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Prop. capacity 
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Chennai
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Awarded
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184.27
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1423.50
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2
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Indore
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Awarded
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255.17
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1111.00
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3
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Bengaluru
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Under evaluation
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400.00
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1770.00
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Nagpur
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At bidding stage
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230.97
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920.00
MMLP Jogighopa, Guwahati in Assam is under implementation.
All other 30 MMLPs are at various stages of feasibility studies.
With development of Multi Modal Logistics Parks , improved first and last mile connectivity, launching of E-log and Unified Logistics Interface Platform , the logistic efficiency is expected to increase substantially.
Two MMLP  are amongst 35 MMLPs approved for development. The detailed Feasibility Report / Pre-Feasibility Report are ongoing for Visakhapatnam / Vijayawada respectively. The capacity and investment would be known after the outcome of studies.
Anantapur has emerged as prospective location for development of Multi Modal Logistics Park  based on the Pre-Feasibility studies. Therefore to assess its potential capacity and investment required, the Detailed Project Study has been taken up. State has identified 206 acre of DKT land in Gondipalli village, Penukonda Mandal in Sathya Sai district.
Annexure-I
STATEMENT REGARDING MULTI-MODAL LOGISTICS PARKS.
List of Logistics Parks
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Mumbai 
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North Gujarat Ahmedabad and Vadodara)
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Bangalore
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Pune
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Vijayawada
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Chennai
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Nagpur
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Indore
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Patna
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Kolkata
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Ambala
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Valsad
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Coimbatore
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Jagatsinghpur
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Nasik
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Guwahati
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Kota
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Panaji
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Hisar
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Visakhapatnam
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Bhopal
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Sundargarh
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Bhatinda
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Solan
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Rajkot
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Raipur
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Jammu
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Kandla
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35.
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Cochin
This information was given by the Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways, Shri Nitin Gadkari in a written reply in the Rajya Sabha.
Ministry of Labour & Employment
Details of Contractual Employees
Reforms in labour laws is a continuous process, therefore, Central Government and State Governments strive on regular basis to update the legislative system to address the need of the hour as per emerging economic and industrial scenario of the country.
The enactment of four Labour Codes, namely, the Code on Wages, 2019; the Industrial Relations Code, 2020; the Code on Social Security, 2020 and the Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions Code, 2020 ; after simplification, amalgamation and rationalization of 29 Central Labour Laws; will inter alia strengthen the protection available to labourers, including unorganized workers, in terms of statutory minimum wage, social security protection and healthcare of workers.
The Contract Labour  Act, 1970 has been subsumed in the OSH Code, 2020 and the following reforms have been carried out under it:-
- Provision of online licensing for contractors with validity of 5 years.
- Provision of common license and deemed approval of licensing.
- Provision of experience certificate, on demand, by Contractor to Contract Labour and provision for issuance of letter of appointment to contract labour will promote formalization of employment.
- Definition of ‘core activity of an establishment’ has been introduced. Further, employment of contract labour in core activities of any establishment is prohibited except in certain circumstances.
- Various welfare facilities shall be provided by the principal employer of the establishment to the contract labour which would create healthy, safe and secure working conditions.
This Ministry maintains the consolidated records/data of contractual labourers/workers /employees, based on the licences and registration certificate issued under the Contract Labour  Act, 1970 in the central sphere. No such bifurcated data like Ministry and State-wise of contractual labourers/workers/employees is maintained centrally. Based on the licences and registration certificate issued under the Contract Labour  Act, 1970 in the central sphere, the ratio of male and female employees on contract basis is 6:1 .
This information was given by Shri Rameswar Teli, Minister of State, Ministry of Labour and Employment, in Rajya Sabha today.